Talk info

Tim gave a talk on this research at LinuxCon Japan 2013 (May 29 in Tokyo, Japan)

Title

Advanced size optimization of the Linux kernel

Abstract

This presentation will cover recent research by Tim on aggressive size reduction of the Linux kernel. This will include results from using gcc link-time optimization (LTO) with the ARM architecture (using Andi Kleen's out-of-tree patches), as well as results and discussion of other optimization techniques (including whole-system optimization for embedded devices).

This talk is directed at kernel developers interested in reducing the size of their Linux systems (and possible improving their performance in the process). The talk will be highly technical.